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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a piece of fabric titled "Piece" by an unknown artist. The fabric is rectangular and beige with frayed edges. The fabric features a repeating pattern of small, brownish-gray motifs that resemble flowers or leaves. The motifs are arranged in rows and columns, with a small blue and white thread pattern woven between them. The background of the image is light gray. A small white label at the bottom center of the image displays a series of numbers.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
339 × 623 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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